E-cigarette flavors damage heart cells according to a new study
According to a new US study, the flavors used in electronic cigarette fluids can damage cells that…
This drug costs 2 million dollars
It’s no secret that healthcare in America costs a fortune. But no one saw this coming. A…
Woman in a coma for 27 years finally wakes up
A woman who has been in a coma for 27 years has finally awakened. Her son who…
Virtual reality used to improve the motor skills of patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease
Thanks to virtual reality training, US researchers have been able to improve the motor skills of ten patients with…
Stress increases risk of cardiovascular disease by more than 60%
According to a new Swedish study, people exposed to psychological trauma or stressful events have a higher…
Woman Lived 99 Years with Organs in the Wrong Place
Her longevity is a miracle and her case exceptional: Rose Marie Bentley, who died at 99 years…
Deleting Facebook might make you happier but less informed
According to a US study, disconnecting from Facebook for a month would make people happier, less present online and…
Pollution kills more people than previously thought
Air pollution and fine particles would cause 800,000 premature deaths each year in Europe, but also 9 million worldwide…
80% of HIV infections in the United States are caused by people who are unaware that they are HIV-positive
80% of HIV infections in the United States are caused by people who are unaware that they are HIV-positive,…
Fake and contaminated drugs kill more 250,000 children worldwide every year
A pandemic of “fake drugs” would be responsible each year for the death of more than 250,000 children. A…
WHO calls for the regulation of smartphone volume
Smartphone audio has gotten better and louder over the years. While that may sound good — pun…
Too much television time would increase the risk of childhood obesity
Standing in front of the television would be one of the most risky sedentary behaviors, according to…
Young people today suffer from more obesity-related cancers than their older counterparts
Obesity-related cancers, typically seen in older adults, are becoming more prevalent among young people in the United…
Health authorities looking into a possible link between opioids and a strange birth defect
US Health authorities are looking into a possible link between prescription opioids and a terrible birth defect. Babies born with…
Is quinoa really a superfood?
Quinoa, a plant from South America, has recently become a hit in the food industry and is…
Short nights of sleep increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases
A new study has added short nights to the list of risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Insufficient or poor…
